A three-year-old child died after he fell into an open septic tank of an abandoned building in Rohini’s
Narela area. The information about the incident was received around 11 am on Friday,police said.
According to police, the child identified as Dhruv fell into the tank located near an abandoned building. The building was abandoned for the past six months and there was no construction taking place.
The incident occurred when the child was playing outside his home. His mother had left him outside as she was doing her household chores and was preparing for Bhai Dooj.
Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Rohini) Gaurav Sharma said the mother after completing her work when she came out saw her son missing. She called the neighbours and her husband Shankar, who had gone for work. After searching for him, they found the child floating in the septic tank.
Police on receiving a call about the incident rushed to the location and pulled the body out. He was taken to hospital where he was declared brought dead.
Police have registered a case of negligence against the landlord who left the septic tank uncovered. However, the landlord is said to be absconding and no one has been arrested as of yet, said a police official.
Further there was neither any fencing around the tank nor a sign board to warn the public, said a senior police officer.
The deceased’s relatives said Dhruv’s father is an e-rickshaw driver and they live in a rented house at Narela. The family hails from Bihar.
The victim’s uncle said the tragic incident has shocked the entire family and they are in mourning.